Rough Hospitality in Siberia. A Post-House on the Way to the

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Rough Hospitality in Siberia. A Post-House on the Way to the

Special Artist Julius Price sent sketches of his journey to the Orsk gold mines in Siberia back to the Illustrated London News Office and the sketches were then drawn up by R. Caton Woodville. The illustration shows people huddled together on bunks for warmth in a bare village house in Siberia

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Bare Bunks Caton Drawn Hospitality Huddled Journey Julius Mines Off Ice Price Rough Siberia Sketches Special Warmth Woodville 1907

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This evocative illustration, created by renowned British artist R. Caton Woodville based on sketches sent back from Siberia by Special Artist Julius Price, depicts the harsh realities of life on the way to the Orsk gold mines in 1907. The image shows a group of weary travelers huddled together for warmth in a bare, post-house in a Siberian village. The scene exudes a sense of rough hospitality, as the villagers offer what little shelter and comfort they can to the cold and weary travelers. Julius Price, an English artist and illustrator, had embarked on a journey to document the conditions of the Orsk gold mines in Siberia for the Illustrated London News. His sketches were then meticulously drawn up by R. Caton Woodville, resulting in this powerful and historically significant illustration. The image captures the stark contrast between the harsh Siberian climate and the resilience of the people, as they come together to provide each other with a measure of comfort and warmth. The post-house, a simple structure with bare walls and bunks, serves as a reminder of the basic necessities required for survival in such extreme conditions. The travelers, dressed in heavy coats and hats, are shown clinging to each other for warmth, their faces etched with the fatigue and hardship of their journey. The scene is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and challenges faced by those who ventured into the unknown in search of fortune and opportunity. This illustration, with its raw and unflinching portrayal of life in Siberia, stands as a testament to the enduring human spirit and the importance of community and hospitality in the face of adversity.

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